Number of patients in outbreak traced to moringa leaf products growing fast

Twenty more people have been confirmed as patients in a Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa leaf capsules and powder.

Since the most recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Jan. 15, the number of ill people has increased to 65, with at least 14 of them requiring hospitalization. No deaths have been reported.

The outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections is tied to recalled Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules and recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

The sick people reach from coast to coast and spread across 28 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from Aug. 22, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026.

The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and others are not specifically tested for Salmonella. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes three to four weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak. The CDC estimates that for every confirmed patient in a Salmonella outbreak there are 29 who go undetected.

Of 40 people interviewed so far, 35 reported eating a product containing moringa leaf powder, including 31 who reported Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders only, three who reported Why Not Natural moringa powder capsules only, and one person who reported consuming both products.

The FDA’s traceback investigation revealed a common manufacturer between Live it Up-brand Super Greens and Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules that used moringa leaf powder in both products. The FDA has not named the manufacturer. 

On Jan. 24, Art Monkey LLC dba Why Not Natural of Houston, TX, stopped the sale of Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules and initiated a recall of lot # A25G051 on Jan. 28. FDA is working with the firms to determine a root cause of the contamination.

On Jan. 20, Superfoods Inc. expanded its recall of Live it Up brand Super Greens product to include nationwide distribution of recalled product, including Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as international distribution to consumers in the United Kingdom. On Jan. 26, 2026, Superfoods, Inc.’s recall press was updated to make changes to the net weight of recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens Wild Berry products. See the recall notice for more information.